Daviess County Criminal Lawyers

Jeff grew up in western Kentucky and learned the value of hard work and building relationships from his parents, Tom and Judy. He has practiced in his hometown of Princeton, KY since his admission to the bar in 2011. Mr. Rousseau is a product of the Caldwell County Schools System, the University of Kentucky, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. Mr. Rousseau is admitted to practice before all state courts in Kentucky as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.



Jeff has formerly served as vice president and...

Tim was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. A high school graduate of Trinity High School, Tim completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Miami University, Ohio. Tim returned to his hometown and attended law school at the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. After obtaining his Juris Doctor, he successfully passed the Kentucky Bar Exam and became licensed to practice law in Kentucky. Tim is now committed to growing his solo practice and giving back to the Louisville community.

Michael Burns (“Mike”) started his own practice in August 2017. Following a career in information technology, he switched careers and after graduating from Brandeis School of Law in 2004, spent the next 11 years practicing insurance defense. Mike now focuses his practice representing a wide variety of personal injury victims, including wrongful death, commercial trucking collisions, slips and fall, premises liability, insurance bad faith, and motor vehicle collisions. Having defended the very same types of cases for 11 years, he has knowledge that will help him better serve his clients. Mike currently serves on the boards of...

I've spent years developing my negotiating, litigating, and defense skills so I can fight for my clients' rights. With experience winning both in the court room and out, I can help you determine your legal needs and develop a winning strategy. I have handled thousands of criminal cases as a defense attorney with the State and in private practice. I know how to defend you no matter what your situation. As a department supervising attorney with a multi-state personal injury firm, I was responsible...

I have been representing people accused of crimes and victims of the negligence of others on a full-time basis since 1994. Before opening a Paducah, Kentucky office, I worked in two large Kentucky law firms. Working for large law firms made me realize I’m not a company man. I’d rather help a person injured in a car wreck caused by another driver’s negligence than work for the negligent driver’s insurance company. And I’d rather work for someone wrongly accused of a crime than a government that appears to be headed towards making spitting on the sidewalk...

I provide legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning/probate and family law, among other areas. Please contact me today for your free consultation so we can discuss your legal matter and see how I can help.

I graduated from the University of Louisville in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. I went on to attend the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2000. After graduating from law school, I began my legal career at the Jefferson County Public Defenders Office. There, I honed my skills defending the accused. I also gained an appreciation for the value in treating everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of their circumstances. In 2003 I began my own practice. I focus on helping those facing criminal charges, individuals injured in accidents and in immigration...

general practice attorney with trial experience

I first became interested in becoming a lawyer after reading books about noted trial lawyers such as Gerry Spence, Race Horse Haynes and Melvin Belli. I was inspired by their stories to go to law school even though I had already graduated from college and owned a successful business. I sold my business, was admitted to law school and dedicated myself to learning everything I could about being a courtroom lawyer. I learned that trying a case well is a skill that can’t be learned just from books. It takes alot of experience in a courtroom...

I am a general practice attorney but prefer auto injury accident cases, serious criminal cases, divorce cases, adoption cases and bankruptcy cases. I have practiced law in Kentucky state and federal courts for over 40 years. I started young. Still have plenty of energy left. I am a graduate of Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky College of Law. I am licensed in all courts of the state and the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. I have appeared in the District Federal Courts of the state in Ashland, Pikeville,...

Zanda Myers has over 17 years of experience as an attorney. She has successfully defended clients charged with Robbery, Strangulation, Assault, Drug Trafficking, Sex Offenses, DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Terroristic Threatening. She is an alumni of the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has specialized training in defending Capital Murder cases.

Born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. I graduated college from WKU (valedictorian) and law school from U of L. My practice includes, but is not limited to: criminal defense (state and federal), divorces, custody cases, child support, probate and civil litigation.

David was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1967 and admitted to the Kentucky and Federal bars in 1994. David is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; the U.S. District Court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky.

John has a B.A. in Spanish and Communications from the University of Louisville and worked as an editor for a decade before returning to school and earning his J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He is a member of Kentucky Bar Association and the Kentucky Justice Association.

Western Kentucky native in private practice since 1998. Specializing in personal injury plaintiff and defense, criminal defense, divorce/family law and corporate/business law.

Louisville native practicing criminal and civil litigation in Jefferson County and the surrounding counties. Admitted in Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice Studies at Bellarmine University.

small firm of Louisville attorneys offering over 45 years of collective experience in criminal law, immigration, small business representation, family law, consumer rights

Glen C. Daves is an aggressive, experienced Trial Attorney. Should you need an attorney in criminal defense or family courts, Mr. Daves brings over 22 years of the experience and skills necessary to provide sound advice and effective representation in misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses, or any and all areas of Family Law. He is admitted to practice in both state and federal court and aggressively has handled thousands of criminal and family court cases for individuals with diverse backgrounds throughout the years. Whether it is a simple traffic ticket or a serious felony offense, he is ready to handle your...

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Criminal - White Collar Criminal Defense- Government Investigations, Criminal Infractions, Federal Search Warrants, RICO Violations
Bad Faith Insurance Defense
Criminal Defense: State & Federal
Motor Vehicle Accidents-Defense
Slip and Fall-Defense
Premises Liability-Defense
Wrongful Death-Defense


Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation


Bar Admissions
Kentucky
Virginia
Indiana
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana


Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Juris Doctor - 2012


Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
B.A. - 2007
Major: Spanish


Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, June 2005
Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice


Honors and Awards
Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2019
National Association of Distinguished Counsel


Professional Associations and Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar...

After graduating law school, Ryan Vantrease began his career as an Assistant County Attorney for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office where he specialized in the prosecution of DUI and DUI related offenses. During his tenure with the County Attorney's Office, Ryan litigated all aspects of misdemeanor cases and conducted numerous trials by jury in Jefferson District Court. Ryan took this litigation experience with him when, in 2003, he became an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Jefferson County. While employed as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Ryan prosecuted all levels of felony criminal offenses in Jefferson Circuit Court, including numerous trials by jury....

My name is Erwin Roberts. I grew up in Hardin and Meade Counties and was an Army brat as a child. As I neared High School graduation, I knew I wanted a good education and to continue to play basketball in college so I went to Transylvania University where I graduated in 1994. Following graduation, I took a position with Bunch & Brock Law Firm, as a runner and law clerk. During that time that I decided to become a lawyer because I found I could help people throughout their legal issues and get the justice they were...

Johnna A. Selvage is an associate attorney with Carmona Law that focuses primarily on criminal defense, family and personal injury. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy before going on to receive her Bachelors of Science from University of Kentucky. She then went on to the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law where she was an active member of the Moot Court Board and the Student Bar Association. Johnna graduated with her J.D. in 2010 and began working for the Louisville Metro Public Defenders Office as an Assistant Public Defender. She also worked as a staff attorney for District Court...